Kadlekai Chutney / Peanut/ Groundnut Chutney

Kadlekai chutney / Peanut chutney

Peanut Chutney is one of my favorite chutney.  It is very easy to make.  In this recipe i am using green chilly. U can substitute with red chilly too. Peanut chutney goes well with Idli, Upma, Dosa or any breakfast items. Kids love this.

                              

Ingredients:

Peanut / Kadlekai - 1 Cup

Tamarind - 1/2 INCH

Fresh / Frozen shredded Coconut - 1/2 Cup

Green Chilly - 2 Num

Ginger - 1/2 inch

Coriander leaves - 1 fistful 

Salt to taste

Oil - 1 Tsp

To Temper:

Oil - 1 Tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 Tsp

Asafoetida - 1 pinch

Curry leaves - 2- 3 leaves

Method :

1. Take a pan, add oil, peanut, tamarind, green chilly, and ginger. 
   

2. Fry till the peanuts become golden brown.                                                                                          

    
3. Let the fried items rest for few minutes till it comes to the room temperature.

4. In a mixing jar add coconut, coriander leaves, fried ingredients and salt to taste.
                               

5. Add sufficient water and grind to the smooth consistency.  

6. In a small pan add oil and mustard seeds. When it splutters add curry leaves and asafoetinda.

7. Add this temper to the Peanut Chutney.

8. Serve Peanut Chutney with Idli, Dosa, Upma or any breakfast item.